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Global stage, local pride: Nishani Fernando represents Sri Lanka at EY Winning Women 2025
EY successfully hosted the 10th EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women (EWW) Asia-Pacific Conference. The event took place from 20 to 22 May, in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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June 20, 2025
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Disrupt Asia 2025 returns to fuel Sri Lanka's digital innovation ambitions
DISRUPT Asia 2025, Sri Lanka's premier startup conference and innovation festival, was unveiled recently with renewed ambition to position the country as the region's go-to destination for startup growth, investment, and cross-border collaboration.
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June 20, 2025
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Compliance Symposium 2025 unites LFC sector around stronger, smarter compliance future
THE Compliance Forum of the Finance Houses Association of Sri Lanka (FHA) successfully hosted the Compliance Symposium 2025 on 17 June at the Ballroom of the Galadari Hotel, Colombo.
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June 20, 2025
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Siyapatha Finance celebrates 20 years of transformative leadership
PREMIER homegrown finance company Siyapatha Finance PLC recently marked its 20th anniversary, auspiciously commencing the celebration with religious observances on 16 May, at the Head Office.
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June 20, 2025
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How Tiger intelligence chief Sivashankar alias "Pottu Ammaan" and family members died
Sivashankar alias “Pottu Ammaan”, the former intelligence chief of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is a keen topic of discussion these days within a Europe based segment of the Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora. Although the much feared head of the Tiger intelligence division died during the final phase of the war in May 2009, there is a clique of ex-LTTE members based in Europe spreading “fake news” that Pottu Ammaan is yet alive and that he would emerge soon and revive the LTTE and continue with the armed struggle against the Sri Lankan State.
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June 20, 2025
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We need to get a lead of around 200-250 to put pressure on BD – Nissanka
CENTURION Pathum Nissanka is of the view that if Sri Lanka are to make a game of the first Test against Bangladesh, they will need to bat well the entire fourth day today and get a lead of around 200-250.
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June 20, 2025
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Sri Lankan adventurer launches global wildlife memoir with a cause
A black shadow slinks across the Laikipia Plateau under a starlit Kenyan sky—rare, majestic, and almost mythic. To many, the black leopard is a ghost of folklore. To explorer, photographer, and now debut author, Senaka Kotagama, it became a life-changing encounter.
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June 20, 2025
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Iran-Israel war: Unfavourable development for both SL and rest of world
THE gruesome warfare between the two arch enemies in the Middle East - Iran and Israel - has been dominating international news headlines since last weekend and already, its ramifications have been felt worldwide.
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June 20, 2025
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Renewable energy remains cheapest power builds
RENEWABLE power like solar and onshore wind is the least expensive and quickest power generation source to deploy, even without government subsidies, Lazard said in a recent report according to Reuters.
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June 20, 2025
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Bribery Commission urges public officials to uphold integrity and conscience in service
CIABOC Assistant Director General Thanuja Bandara at establishment of Internal Affairs Unit in Parliament underscores lasting institutional reform begins with individual responsibility RTI Commission of Sri Lanka Commissioner Jagath Liyanarachchi states minimising corruption in public service can help Sri Lanka progress towards development similar to other advanced economies Internal Affairs Unit Head and Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne calls everyone to work together through new unit to create transparent Parliament
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June 20, 2025
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Indian actor Mohanlal visits Parliament
INDIAN film icon Mohanlal yesterday visited the Sri Lankan Parliament.
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June 20, 2025
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Market veteran Dimuthu new CSE Chairman
THE Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday announced the appointment of Dimuthu Abeyesekera as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors.
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June 20, 2025
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"Best Marketing Company of the Year" winner Sunshine Consumer Lanka at AMF Awards 2025
SUNSHINE Consumer Lanka, the market leader in Sri Lanka's branded tea category and a growing player in confectionery, was honoured by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) as “Best Marketing Company of the Year - Sri Lanka”, earning the opportunity to represent the nation at the prestigious Asia Marketing Federation (AMF) Awards 2025, held in China in May 2025.
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June 20, 2025
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Residents up in arms over proposed high-rise in environmentally sensitive Lake Drive area
IN the heart of Colombo 8, a storm is quietly brewing along the otherwise serene Lake Drive and Lake Gardens. Residents of this leafy neighbourhood are sounding the alarm over a controversial high-rise development that threatens not only the structural and environmental integrity of their surroundings, but the very credibility of Sri Lanka’s urban planning system.
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June 20, 2025
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Sri Lankan pavilion shines at Middle East Rubber and Tyre Expo 2025 in Sharjah
THE Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Consulate General in United Arab Emirates (UAE) organised a country pavilion at Middle East Rubber and Tyre Expo 2025 in Sharjah, UAE with the participation of 10 SME companies in the Rubber Product sector under the National Export Brand “Your Vital Island” to promote Sri Lanka Rubber Products in the Middle Eastern Region.
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June 20, 2025
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New President of Court of Appeal and two Appeal Court Judges sworn in
SENIOR Additional Solicitor General and President’s Counsel Nalin Rohantha Abeysooriya was yesterday sworn in as the new President of the Court of Appeal before President Anura Kumara Disanayake at the Presidential Secretariat.
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June 20, 2025
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SLC provides 24 bowling machines to domestic clubs
SRI Lanka Cricket (SLC) donated 24 bowling machines to Major and Tier 'B' clubs under its National Pathway Program.
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June 20, 2025
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Thanga continues with lead
ROYAL Colombo Golf Club witnessed exceptional golf on Day 3 of the Sri Lanka Golf Ranking Tournament 2025 with pro golfer, Nadaraja Thangaraja tightening his grip on the leaderboard with a superb 66, maintaining a commanding lead at 199 (-14) after three rounds.
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June 20, 2025
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Human Rights Commission writes to Justice Minister on repeal of PTA
THE Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has written to Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara with respect to the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, No. 48 of 1979 (PTA).
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June 20, 2025
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CIMA – JXG Pinnacle Awards 2025 crowns Sri Lanka's corporate trailblazers
THE highly anticipated and presAwards 2025 organised in collaboration with JXG (Janashakthi Group) and AICPA & CIMA Sri Lanka, was held on 11 June, at Cinnamon Life, Colombo and was a resounding success.
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June 20, 2025
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Unit trusts in Sri Lanka: Growing investment trend
An expert conversation with Unit Trust Association of Sri Lanka (UTASL) President Christine Dias Bandaranaike
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June 20, 2025
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Sri Lanka respond strongly through Nissanka century
■Have a lot to play for trailing by only 126 runs with 6 wickets in hand
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June 20, 2025
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'Know Your Neethi' campaign debuts to championing legal literacy in Sri Lanka
The Support to Justice Sector (JURE) project aims to bolster legal awareness through the ‘Know Your Neethi’ campaign
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June 20, 2025
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Resus Energy to raise Rs. 1 b via Green Bonds
RESUS Energy PLC aims to raise Rs. 1 billion via the issuance of Green Bonds.
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June 20, 2025
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Reactors and regime change
As a regional hegemon, it has both the capacity and will to retaliate asymmetrically
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June 20, 2025
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LG – Abans ignites national cricket spirit as Title Sponsor of Sri Lanka-Bangladesh Series 2025
ABANS PLC, the exclusive authorised partner for LG in Sri Lanka, has once again padded up in full support of the nation's most beloved game in time to become the title sponsor of the Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2025. LG – Abans, through this initiative, is extending its full support towards the pulse of a cricket-loving nation.
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June 20, 2025
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Indonesian Festival and Bazaar on 28 June
THE Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Indonesia Friendship Association (SLIFA), will host the Indonesian Festival and Bazaar 2025 on Saturday, 28 June, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Indonesian Embassy premises located at 400/50, Sarana Road, Colombo 7.
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June 20, 2025
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Vision Care supports 58th Inter District Schools Hockey Tournament 2025 as Title Sponsor
VISION Care, recently partnered with the Sri Lanka Schools Hockey Association (SLSHA) as the main sponsor of the 58th Inter District Combined Schools Hockey Tournament 2025.
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June 20, 2025
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ComBank opens first dedicated Women's Banking Centre at Jaffna branch
THE Commercial Bank of Ceylon has launched its first exclusive Women’s Banking Centre, managed by a dedicated team of female staff to serve female customers, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to meeting the unique needs of women.
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June 20, 2025
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Joes kick-off in style beating both Thurstan and rain
ST. Joseph's College Maradana, marked their maiden victory at the 2025 edition of the Schools Rugby League against Thurstan College, at a weather-stricken semi paddy field-like CR & FC, at Longdon Place. The poor condition of the playing field owing to continuous downpours, made ball handling, sprinting and place kicking, a daymare for both teams. Nevertheless, the Saints' persistence in driving through the opposition defence yielded fruitful results, more or less evenly in both halves.
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